Recently I have been studying Numbers 13 and 14. These two chapters deal with the spies that were sent out in advance of the people of Israel to scout out the land God had promised. (more…)
Religion
I grew up in a religious home, went to a religious college and am now trying to live my life not as a religious person but as a Christ Follower. I like many others struggle with faith and have doubts. I know God has a plan for me, sometimes I just wish he would show it me.
FTB- Being Like Caleb and Joshua
Tuesday, September 17th, 2013Why I Work… Part 2
Thursday, September 12th, 2013
You are called by God according to HIS purpose, not yours- Romans 8:28
I love my job. I think I love my job because I am doing what God made me to do. (more…)
How we should speak….
Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24
What a beautiful description of how we should speak to others. Our words should be soothing and calming to the soul. (more…)
Flocks and Herds
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds. Proverbs 27:23
When I was reading in Proverbs the other day I came across this verse and thought, “thankfully I do not have a flock or a herd to attend.” Then it hit me I have kids. (more…)
God is Able
Thursday, August 22nd, 2013
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” Daniel 3:16- 18 (more…)
Plans….
Sunday, August 18th, 2013
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9
With my history you would think I would have learned this lesson a long time ago. (more…)
No… I can’t give you a reference
Friday, August 16th, 2013
In my job I am often asked to write job and college recommendations. Many of those seeking recommendations from me are just starting out on their college and/or career path. (more…)
Building Towers
Monday, May 20th, 2013
“Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.~ Genesis 11:4
I think many people, myself included are guilty of building towers in order to make a name for themselves. (more…)
My Prayer for Today
Sunday, May 12th, 2013
Today is Mother’s Day. A day that will be celebrated by many and mourned by others. Today, as I do every Mother’s Day I will keep women everywhere in my thoughts and prayers.
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Am I Beautiful?
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
“Mom, am I beautiful?” I feel like I hear this question a 1000 times a week from my four year old. I am sure she does not really ask it that many times, but she asks it often enough that it has started to bother me. (more…)